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The HFA Cardio Talk provides the opportunity to anyone interested in Heart Failure to receive updates in the field with very specific and diverse topics, go on a deeper subject of an HFA course and to listen to a discussion of key opinion leaders with junior HF specialists. Each month, a new episode lasting approximately 15 minutes and taking the form of a conversation between a member of the HFA ... more

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With Cornelia Margineanu, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest - Romania and Holger Thiele, Heart Center Leipzig at University of Leipzig, Leipzig - Germany.

In this episode, Cornelia Margineanu interviews Holger Thiele on th... more

With Gregorio Sambataro and two patients: Caius and Ulrich.

Gregorio Sambataro of the European Heart Network chats with Caius and Ulrich about their personal experiences with heart disease and their thoughts on the expanding use of artificial intel... more

With Mehitabel Holler and two patients: Sheilagh and Karen.

In this episode, Mehitabel talks with Sheilagh and Karen about their experiences as patients helping to build artificial intelligence tools for heart failure. The discussion touches upon f... more

With Novi Yanti Sari, Siloam Hospitals Group, Jakarta - Indonesia, Sotiria Liori, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens - Greece, Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK, Joseph Selvanayagam, Flin... more

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Caius Mercher
Patient advocate involved in AI for heart failure
Involved in AR4HF project
Episode: AI4HF discussions on patient perspectives and trust in AI for healthcare (part 2)
Uli Jansson
Patient involved in international AI for heart failure project
AR4HF project participant
Episode: AI4HF discussions on patient perspectives and trust in AI for healthcare (part 2)
Joseph Selvanayagam
Professor of Cardiology, Cardiomyopathy Lead at Flinders Medical Centre
Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide
Episode: Late-breaking clinical science from Heart Failure Congress 2026
Dirk Van Veldhuisen
Professor (affiliations provided in transcript)
University Medical Centre Groningen
Episode: Late-breaking clinical science from Heart Failure Congress 2026
Kevin Damman
Dr.
University Medical Centre Groningen
Episode: Late-breaking clinical science from Heart Failure Congress 2026
Ida Taraldsen
Researcher from Copenhagen
Copenhagen (location in transcript)
Episode: Late-breaking clinical science from Heart Failure Congress 2026
Dr. Michelle Bloom
Heart Failure and Cardio Oncology Specialist, Director of Cardio Oncology at NYU Langone
New York University Langone Health, USA
Episode: Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure
Piotr Ponikowski
Professor of cardiology, director of the Institute of Heart Diseases; former president of the Heart Failure Association
Wroclaw University Hospital; Wroclaw Medical University
Episode: Valvular heart disease: a new chapter in heart failure management
Shelley Zieroth
Professor at the College of Medicine, Max Rady Faculty of Health Sciences; Director of the Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Clinics at St. Boniface Hospital
University of Manitoba / St. Boniface Hospital
Episode: Post myocardial infarction – how to prevent, diagnose, and treat heart failure

Hosts

Novi Antisari
Cardiology clinician and show host with focus on practical HF discussions.
Martha Kyriakou
Co-host and nurse lecturer; HF educator.
Henrike Arfsten
Co-chair of the HFA Young; medical educator.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Interesting, but terrible Audio

    This is a great aggregation of interesting and relevant science by the ESC, but the audio quality is atrocious! Please have a professional studio setting for the interviews, at times the Podcast is barely comprehensible!

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Discussions feel well-referenced to current trials and guidelines, aiding clinical relevance.
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Audio quality is a common concern; listeners appreciate the topics but want clearer production.
Pace is concise and information-dense, which suits professionals but may challenge new listeners.

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AI4HF discussions on patient perspectives and trust in AI for healthcare (part 2)
Q: Do you want to share your perspective on AI given your involvement in AI for heart failure?
The speakers describe AI as an evolving, lifestyle-shaping technology rather than simply a new search tool; they compare the anticipated adoption curve to that of Google's rise and emphasize that AI will require reliable data from many people to be effective, while also noting that individuals remain responsible for their own health care and must use AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for human judgment.
Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure
Q: How important is the multidisciplinary team in cardio-oncology, and what roles do different specialists play?
A multidisciplinary team is essential; cardiologists, oncologists, imaging specialists, pharmacists, electrophysiologists, onco-rehab, internists, endocrinologists and general cardiologists must collaborate to tailor care and avoid fragmented decisions.
Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure
Q: What are the key strategies for early detection and monitoring of cardiac toxicity during cancer treatment?
Assess baseline risk, consider patient and treatment factors, use targeted baseline testing (ECG, echo, biomarkers) and monitor with imaging and biomarkers during treatment based on risk to guide pathways.
Cardio-Oncology and Heart Failure
Q: Why has cardio-oncology become such an important area in cardiovascular medicine today?
Because cancer therapies are becoming more effective and patients survive longer, leading to more therapy-related toxicities and a growing need to manage cardiovascular risk in cancer survivors.
Valvular heart disease: a new chapter in heart failure management
Q: And when is the right time to consider valve intervention?
Intervention should be individualized and timed after comprehensive optimization of medical therapy and diuresis; anatomical and functional assessment guides candidacy for procedures like mitral or tricuspid interventions, with trans-catheter options considered in patients who remain symptomatic despite optimized medical therapy and appropriate risk profiles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HFA Cardio Talk

What is HFA Cardio Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features concise, expert-led conversations on heart failure and related cardiology topics, with a focus on practical clinical takeaways and the latest research. Episodes cover late-breaking trials, cardio-oncology, valvular disease, pacing strategies, multidisciplinary care, ACHD, inotropes and vasodilators, and trial design. The format typically pairs a member from the HFA Young community with a renowned clinician or researcher, yielding accessible discussions that translate complex trials and guidelines into clinical or program decisions. Noteworthy strengths include the breadth of high-profile guests and the emphasis on real-world applicability, though consistency in audio production has been a recurring point for listeners see... more

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Recent guests on HFA Cardio Talk include:

1. Caius Mercher
2. Uli Jansson
3. Joseph Selvanayagam
4. Dirk Van Veldhuisen
5. Kevin Damman
6. Ida Taraldsen
7. Dr. Michelle Bloom
8. Piotr Ponikowski

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